The Specials - Ghost Town (live at Maida Vale for 6 Music)

[@joelashadali]

Happy 43rd anniversary Whose still listening in 2024 Rest easy Terry

[@samosatler]

I am!!! 😀 Grew up with SKA, as a teenager (in socialist Yugoslavia back then)... 😎

[@ahmedvorajee2430]

Amazing RIP Terry, your contribution to the music community will never be forgotten 😢

[@kopnewell588]

Can't beat that statement ❤

[@Torahboy1]

I wasn’t really a fan of SKA music. But I loved this song at the time. Because it SPOKE to me. I LIVED this song. I’m 60yo now. A few weeks ago, I was driving in my car. I turned on the radio and it was the opening bars of ‘Ghost Town’. All of a sudden I wasn’t the person I had become, well balanced and reasonably affluent. I was instantly transported back to being a youth with no job, no prospects, little hope. I’m not ashamed to say that I had to pull over at once. I sat and listened to this anthem of despair. And I wept. Like a baby. For ten minutes. Such is life. And such is GREAT music.

[@sebastianuro8404]

Hermoso lo que escribiste! Muchas gracias por compartirlo!

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

You love Ska, buddy

[@johnzeller9619]

Music of my youth , I'm 56 and it still hits as powerful as the first time I heard it on the radio. Only wish I could have seen them in a live performance.

[@nigelblockhead80]

2 years younger and had the privilege of seeing them twice in the last 10 years. No Nev on 2nd show though. RIP Terry!!

[@Torahboy1]

Rock City. Nottingham 1982 A night I’ll never forget

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Absolutely gutted to hear Terry Hall has died age just 63. R.I.P TERRY Wonderful, unique singer and songwriter. GONE TOO SOON! THE SPECIALS are such an iconic band.

[@bikkies]

A sad day. Rest in peace, Terry Hall. Gone, will never be forgotten.

[@pinkfloyd3477]

Terry is still painfully shy after all these years... Still a classic track.

[@rainerhausen538]

i think he cant sing that high like ol days

[@mindrolling24]

Terry is perfect.

[@nezbit8989]

The drummer is boss😎

[@mailman87120]

Awesome rim shots.

[@geoffhunter1383]

Back beat boss

[@nicaskey1]

I’d like to take that drummer for a whiskey - I’am sure he would have one drop.

[@antecultura]

@@nicaskey1 I'd take his drumming to my desert island

[@josei.pallardocalatayud1286]

Loving him but "especially" missing John

[@MGMan-ce7sf]

Rest in Peace Terry. We will all miss you.

[@garysanderson7642]

John Bradbury without doubt the greatest drummer of all time RIP Prince Rimshot

[@MrVinylista]

Isn't he just!

[@ofbullet]

phenomenal drumming. I'm sad to learn he's passed away too. What a shit year.

[@willibald9281]

I didn't know John Bradbury until I listened to this version... That snare tone!

[@kopnewell588]

True❤

[@mjtf1113]

How can anyone NOT like. this????

[@SamuraiTacos1]

people don't know good music or non mainstream music

[@sufletpierdut6622]

This is what i name music!

[@julieeales]

Fucking brilliant 🙌

[@klaasj7808]

because its pathethic compared to their hey days maybe?

[@evilnationinceni]

@@klaasj7808 because no original members some but not all ! plus they are cunts!

[@johnny0468]

amazing drummer and bassist . xx

[@timmoral]

It's 30 plus years just faded into nowhere and I'm a teenager again. Nothing changed the way it should have and the towns are still all shutting down...

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Just brilliant. Back in the day this song was how we all began feeling as a post industrial country, but now, with the thanks of 6music we can appreciate just how good the music and the artists actually are. Love this and peace to you Terry. x

[@derekstynes9631]

Yes the Anthem against Thatcher and Her Attempted Destruction of the Working Class !

[@freshborn66]

those wer the fukin days, were did they go, real talent real people, real message!!!

[@aprofessionalwstandards1587]

Everyone stand up for the Irish National Anthem!

[@robertoday7526]

Irish reggae

[@drumstick74]

They're from Coventry, UK, aren't they? But yeah this is a great anthem!

[@SuperJimmy2212]

drumstick74 yes they certainly are us coventrians are very proud of our Ska Legacy

[@aarongarvey7939]

@@drumstick74 it's a joke from father Ted and Irish comedy where they only had one record and this was the song that was playing

[@kevinogorman1642]

🤣😂😭

[@glezpik]

Rest in power Terry.

[@angiedawn4579]

RIP Terry. Singing live, singing a bit later in life, singing the same song across the years - they make a great sound still, and I think Terry’s voice is still pretty spot on. There’s one particular place where he doesn’t quite hit the high note but this is live music. Not edited, cleaned up. This performance is a little gem.

[@H.C.Q.]

Absolutely one of the best Specials songs ever!

[@joerouse6205]

Superb, greatly missed , rest in peace terry and John 🙏.

[@berni9977]

WOW this song describes my town at the moment ! We are living through crazy times ..

[@herbie4luvbug729]

Will always listen to The Specials forever

[@earledaniels4539]

The Specials imo were the best two tone band of the Ska era and Ghost Town is a classic. RIP Terry

[@m3anthony]

I wondered if they could pull off the incredible production on the studio version. It's rough but I really like it.

[@mailman87120]

After all these years, I still love this song.

[@carlosra2925]

Grande Maestro Terry Hall ! God in skanking now ! Bless up ! RIP🏁🏴

[@mavismcdavis]

Love this. I was sad when John Bradbury died but Terry Hall... The only celebrity death that has ever made me cry.

[@ErnieJourneys]

God, that tele is gorgeous!

[@maureenwagg5305]

RIP Terry. Too much and too young. So sad. You made us all very happy with your music and we will miss you.

[@TIMSTURBO]

Unique Group - R.I.P. Terry

[@fredlhomme937]

the best !! i love you !!!

[@davidsingh1816]

what a version

[@mickram23]

Still an amazing song! I wasn't a big Ska fan at the time ( I always seem to appreciate music a few years after it's release for some reason) but this was always an exception.

[@mickram23]

I've just watched this again. I now hate all those lucky sods who saw this live! What makes them better than anyone else? I think we should be told!

[@joerouse6205]

Best version of this song easily, rip terry and John 🙏

[@strange467]

Good music is always good, no matter how many time have passed. Just as SPECIALS as the are!

[@DJAndyAllnighter]

Awesome! The sound is Perfect!

[@onehotdesertchef2962]

My FAV Ska Band!!!! The SKA/MOD Scene Was So Dope back in the late 70's early 80's!!

[@wesleyandries3434]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME...... I GREW UP WITH MUSIC MAN...... 70 S AND EARLY 80 S GANG BIG UP YOURSELVES..... 🇬🇾🇰🇾🇬🇧

[@JackHernandezMonasterio]

Descansa en paz John... Tu aporte a la música fue, es y seguirá siendo por siempre excelente. Gracias infinitas por tu legado!

[@karenholm7897]

Love The Specials. Used to dance around like a maniac to "Too Much Too Young."

[@FARID1870]

40 years already and how prophetic! Great live session

[@renanvirginio2197]

His voice didnt change, do you realize that?

[@garrybradford9018]

Gonna miss this man big time 😢

[@essexandy189]

Imagine being a session musician and getting to play on this just Amazing

[@davidbrianhydehyde1102]

Simply the best 😢😢😢 RIP SPECIAL MAN TERRY HALL

[@abcasurname1544]

The first time I heard this, I loved it. Unique

[@daynatg6824]

Musical perfection. Bradders playing like a dream.

[@casualobserver3145]

RIP Terry Hall.

[@waynegibbons3740]

49 years old and still makes me romp

[@mikebracchi]

Brilliant ... but very strange to watch The Specials without Jerry Dammers dancing around his organ!

[@HomebrewStew]

Yeah it ain't the same. What's the rift any way?

[@baconbutt7367]

Ohh herrr Missus. Very Carry On. 😆

[@nezbit8989]

This is simply brilliant....I for one appreciate it..... if you don’t never mind.

[@TheSkavelinas]

This one always sends chills...TUFF TUNE!

[@Bonoerra2012]

In Light Of Coronavirus/ Covid-19 Now Would Be The PERFECT Time to Get This Re Released !!!!!!!

[@Bonoerra2012]

Possibly With A Slightly New Lyric Of Course!!!!!

[@vapekatze9714]

@@Bonoerra2012 "two much coughing on the dance floor" "can't go out no more"

[@robothunter1035]

Karabas! Karabas! Ai bolit!

[@edvaard123]

That Trombone section @4:12 YES!

[@andremontoro]

My favourite part, fucking good!

[@Sekirogaming22]

RIP BRAD :'(

[@ButtonDownRadio]

Beautiful. So great to see Prince Rimshot playing in his characteristic upright style.

[@giveitathink6749]

John 'Brad' Bradbury.The long-time drummer who sits-up straight while drumming.

[@morkech0]

Cuando tenia 15 años escuche a este grupo... quede impresionado por su estilo, y no he escuchado algo parecido con esa calidad de musicos. Esta cancion sin duda es una de las mas representativas del Ska, todavia se me eriza la piel carajo!!!

[@constructivist6]

This era of ska was all about black brits and native brits coming together and having a good time, yeah?

[@constructivist6]

Same could be said about the jungle and dnb movement that came just a few years later. Anyway, cheers UK from your friend the US.

[@andresmartinezalvarez4830]

so beautiful, this performance is perfect, un saludo para la banda que era sigue contorreando!!! Viva México!!

[@djtone66]

RIP Rico. Not a bad trombone cover.

[@robleary3353]

Loved it when it came out! Still love it! The start still sends 'shivers'! 🙂

[@cesaraugustomedinamolina4197]

Éternamente agradecido con the specials, son lo máximo, saludos desde Venezuela.

[@alphatango933]

Ghost town is my fav town!!

[@mikemcquaide5727]

This is AWESOME!!! Sad to hear about the passing of John Bradbury :( Rest in peace John.

[@jackiemartin5833]

Still miss you. Fabulous music xx

[@ManuDordain]

Souvenir de mon séjour scolaire en 1981 pendant 15 jours à Cannock Wood !!

[@freya1136]

Love the flute

[@keylimepiband2760]

They are human after all! Awesome

[@barbssixtyfive]

this music is never enough hearing it

[@tjaym8844]

This might have to be the new theme for Coronavirus

[@marcellosgarbini759]

Defo

[@Xcorgi]

I’ve been saying that from day one.

[@apathyintheuk265]

What's the current one?

[@MrBongoagogo]

Right on tj my son this town is becoming like a covid town

[@veronicavera5355]

Wonderful song.

[@jonv2911]

A Classic, no question..

[@kirstyhawkshaw]

Legends!!!!

[@geoffjoffy]

GREAT how they were able to recreate the record

[@themperorgontier]

love this song

[@Patocqc1]

Beautiful sound !!!. Only Special can make this british sound so special, so 2 Tone. Long life to the british ska !!!!.

[@adriangomezquezada5069]

Qué pieza musical más exquisita !!!

[@julieclark8976]

I would still pay to go and see this band either Coventry or nuneaton! My youth 💖

[@ukuleletheatre]

Had the privelege of being right at front at Wolverhampton Civic Nov 2016 and must say 'BEST' gig ive seen.....

[@CASHXRAT]

Bass cuts through so beautifully on this mix

[@chicaleta]

You are wondering now, what to do, now I know this is MORE SPECIALS 😎

[@markbruce3524]

Respect

[@joelashadali]

Insane and so stands the test of time.....

[@patriciaocaranza3734]

Amazing!!!

[@archstan33]

Awesome! Rip Rico, Rip Brad 🙏🏾

[@jonschannel5850]

Horace..... Solid as always. Good lad!

[@benjicanfield2820]

Sounds so clean

[@Kevo-Blucati]

Lynval at the biginning..... why isn't anyone joining in on the vocals ?..... everyone else grinning at him 😁

[@OriginalSkaMan]

Sadly drummer JB no longer with us #RIP

[@InspectahPatio]

R.I.P Terry!

[@irenenagyserban605]

That's very good!

[@bigred4592]

I'm gonna see Terry, Lynval and the boys in June in Philly!!!

[@islanddreams4805]

Happy Halloween. Best ska band.

[@stewartquark1661]

Mr. fearless Yes....happy HAPPY halloween

[@vincentpele6851]

C'est bon, c'est excellent!Que du plaisir!

[@williammclauchlan2610]

Utterly brilliant.

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

Awesome song

[@WorldFamous4x4]

A classic forever

[@Markmark-rk6fh]

wow that was great

[@geoffhunter1383]

Very impressive!

[@marink94]

10 years and still obsessed with this version (so bad the entire live was remove)

[@garyhussey5426]

Still Fucking Awesome!